I work 4 p.m. to midnight, and I love my schedule. Here's how I make time for sleep, the gym, and relaxing.
A Kenyan healthcare recruiter shares how working an unconventional 4 p.m. to midnight shift for a US company has improved his work-life balance. By aligning his schedule with American business hours, he has successfully integrated gym time and reading into his daily routine.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing trend of global remote work and the lifestyle adaptations required for professionals working across disparate time zones.
Jimmy Kibuswa's work schedule allows him to hit the gym for two hours each weekday. Courtesy of Jimmy Kibuswa Jimmy Kibuswa, who lives in Kenya, works remotely from 4 p.m. to midnight for a US company. He builds his day around reading and staying active and says his unconventional schedule has been life-changing. The recruiter used to have a long commute. Now he asks: "What can I use these extra hours for?" This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Jimmy Kibuswa, 32, who lives in Nairobi, Kenya. He works remotely as a healthcare recruiter for a US company and shares what it's like to work an unconventional shift. The following has been edited for brevity and clarity. I work American time from here in Kenya. In Kenya, when it's 4 p.m., it's 8 a.m. in Chicago. I've always been cautious about my health and well-being .
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